Torque Specifications - General: Other — Acura MDX II facelift (2010-2013)

Engine Electrical

Location	Item	Torque
Starting system	Starter bolts	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Starter harness clamp nut	9.0 N.m (0.9 kgf.m, 7.0 lbf.ft)
Ignition system	Spark plugs	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Charging system	Alternator bolt (8 mm)	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Alternator bolt (10 mm)	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Alternator cable nut	12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.8 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner bolt	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Drive belt auto-tensioner pulley bolt	80 N.m (8.2 kgf.m, 59 lbf.ft)
	Idler pulley bolt	44 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)

ENGINE ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Engine Mechanical

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Engine assembly	Front engine mount bracket bolts	Use new bolts	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount bolt (10 mm) Qty 1	Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Front engine mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 4	Use new bolts	38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Front Engine mount stop nuts	Use new bolt	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission mount bolt (10 mm) Qty 1	Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 3		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Power steering pump bracket bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bracket bolts	Use new bolts	88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolt (10 mm) Qty 1	Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount bolts (10 mm) Qty 4	Use new bolts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount base bolts (10 mm) Qty 2 (rear side)	Use new bolts	42 N.m (4.3 kgf.m, 31 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount base bolts (10 mm) Qty 2 (rear side)		42 N.m (4.3 kgf.m, 31 lbf.ft)
	Rear engine mount stop nuts	Use new nuts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 3		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bracket bolts (10 mm) Qty 2	Use new bolts	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bolt (12 mm)	Use new bolt	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Side engine mount bolts (10 mm)		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
Engine block	Rocker arm oil control solenoid assembly bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Engine lubrication	Oil filter		12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 9 lbf.ft)
	Oil filter feed pipe	Use oil on threads	35 N.m (3.6 kgf.m, 26 lbf.ft)
	Oil pan drain bolt	Use new washer	39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Oil pressure switch	Use new O-ring Use liquid gasket on threads	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Intake manifold and exhaust system	Intake manifold bolts*1		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Intake manifold nuts*1		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Injector base bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Injector base nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (Warm up TWC side)	Use new nuts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Exhaust pipe A self-locking nuts (Under-floor TWC side)*1	Use new nuts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Muffler self-locking	Nuts Use new nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

ENGINE MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Engine Cooling

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Cooling system	Water passage bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Cooling system	Water passage nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

ENGINE COOLING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Fuel and Emissions

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Fuel and emissions	A/F sensor		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	ECT sensor 1		12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft)
	ECT sensor 2		12 N.m (1.2 kgf.m, 8.7 lbf.ft)
	EGR pipe bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	EGR pipe nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	EGR valve nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	EVAP canister cover bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Fuel joint hose bolt		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Fuel tank locknut		70 N.m (7.1 kgf.m, 51 lbf.ft)
	Fuel tank support straps bolts		64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Knock sensor		31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
	Rocker arm oil pressure switch		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Secondary HO2S		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Throttle body bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Throttle body nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Under floor TWC self-locking nuts (front side)	Use new nuts	33 N.m (3.4 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Under floor TWC self-locking nuts (rear side)	Use new nuts	54 N.m (5.5 kgf.m, 40 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC bracket bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC (front bank) upper self-locking nuts	Use new nuts	31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
	Warm up TWC (rear bank) upper self-locking nuts	Use new nuts	31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

FUEL AND EMISSIONS SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Automatic Transmission

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Automatic transmission	ATF drain plug	Use new sealing washer	49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	ATF filler bolt	Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts (line/1st/5th/torque converter)		20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft)
	Clutch pressure inspection port sealing bolts (3rd/6th)		27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
	Transmission fluid pressure switches	Use new sealing washers	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft)
	Line pressure switch	Use new sealing washer	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 14 lbf.ft)
	Drive plate bolts *2		74 N.m (7.5 kgf-m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Lower transmission housing mounting bolts		74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Upper transmission housing mounting bolts		64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Transfer assembly mounting bolts		51 N.m (5.2 kgf.m, 38 lbf.ft)
	Transmission ground terminal blacket bolt		26 N.m (2.7 kgf-m, 20 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever assembly bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift cable and nut		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Shift lever bracket base bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
Transfer assembly	Transfer assembly fluid drain plug	Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
Transfer assembly	Transfer assembly fluid filler plug	Use new sealing washer	44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Rear Differential

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Rear differential	Rear differential drain plug	Use new sealing washer	47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m, 35 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential filler plug	Use new sealing washer	47 N.m (4.8 kgf.m, 35 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential mounting blacket front bolts (14 mm) *2	Use new bolts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential mounting blacket front bolts (10 mm)		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential rear bolts *2	Use new bolts	74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Rear differential side case bolts *2		27 N.m (2.8 kgf.m, 20 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

REAR DIFFERENTIAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Driveline/Axle

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Driveline/axle	Front drive shaft spindle nut (26 mm)	Use oil on the seating surface Use new nut	328 N.m (33.5 kgf.m, 242 lbf.ft)
	Rear drive shaft spindle nut (24 mm)	Use oil on the seating surface Use new nut	245 N.m (25.0 kgf.m, 181 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft dowel bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Intermediate shaft flange bolt		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Heat shield bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	No. 1 propeller shaft bolts	Use new bolts	72 N.m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
	No. 2 propeller shaft bolts	Use new bolts	72 N.m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
	Propeller shaft protector bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Center support bearing bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)

DRIVELINE/AXLE SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Steering

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Steering	Steering wheel bolt		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Steering joint bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Steering column bolts*1		16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)
	Steering column nuts*1		16 N.m (1.6 kgf.m, 12 lbf.ft)
	Steering pump bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox bolts*1	Use new bolts	50 N.m (5.1 kgf.m, 37 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox cushion bracket bolts*1		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Tie-rod end ball joint nut		60 N.m (6.1 kgf.m, 44 lbf.ft)
	Tie-rod end locking nut		44 N.m (4.5 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

STEERING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Suspension

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Front suspension	Wheel nuts		127 N.m (13.0 kgf.m, 94.0 lbf.ft)
	Knuckle damper pinch bolts/nuts	Use new bolts/nuts	211 N.m (21.5 kgf.m, 156 lbf.ft)
	Hub bearing unit bolts		98.1 N.m (10.0 kgf.m, 72.3 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm ball joint castle nut	Use new nut	103-113 N.m (10.5-11.5 kgf.m, 75.9-83.2 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bolt (16 mm)	Use new bolt	177 N.m (18.0 kgf.m, 130 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bolt (14 mm)	Use new bolt	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm bushing self-locking nut	Use new nut	162 N.m (16.5 kgf.m, 119 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer bar bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer link nuts	Use new nuts	78 N.m (8.0 kgf.m, 58 lbf.ft)
	Damper nuts	Use new nuts	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)
Rear suspension	Wheel nuts		127 N.m (13.0 kgf.m, 94.0 lbf.ft)
	Hub bearing unit bolts		98.1 N.m (10.0 kgf.m, 72.3 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm bolt	Use new bolt	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Upper arm ball joint castle nut		59-69 N.m (6.0-7.0 kgf.m, 43-51 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm A self-locking nut/adjusting bolt	Use new nut	113 N.m (11.5 kgf.m, 83.2 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm A bolt	Use new bolt	93 N.m (9.5 kgf.m, 69 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm B nut	Use new nut	108 N.m (11.0 kgf.m, 79.6 lbf.ft)
	Lower arm B bolt	Use new bolt	113 N.m (11.5 kgf.m, 83.2 lbf.ft)
	Trailing arm nuts	Use new nuts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Trailing arm bolts	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 75.9 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer bar bolts		39 N.m (4.0 kgf.m, 29 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer Link nut		49 N.m (5.0 kgf.m, 36 lbf.ft)
	Stabilizer Link self-locking nut	Use new nut	37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft)
	Dumper lower bolt	Use new bolt	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Damper upper bolts	Use new bolts	64 N.m (6.5 kgf.m, 47 lbf.ft)
	Bump stop bolt		59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 43 lbf.ft)

SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Brakes

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Conventional brake	Front brake caliper bolts		72 N.m (7.3 kgf.m, 53 lbf.ft)
	Front brake caliper bracket bolts		137 N.m (14.0 kgf.m, 101 lbf.ft)
	Front brake hose banjo bolt	Use new washers	34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake caliper bolts		37 N.m (3.8 kgf.m, 27 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake caliper bracket bolts		88 N.m (9.0 kgf.m, 65 lbf.ft)
	Rear brake hose banjo bolt	Use new washers	34 N.m (3.5 kgf.m, 25 lbf.ft)
	Backing plate nuts		98.1 N.m (10.0 kgf.m, 72.3 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder nuts		13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 9.4 lbf.ft)
	Master cylinder brake line		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Brake booster/Brake pedal nuts		13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 9.4 lbf.ft)
	Brake pedal bracket bolt		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake pedal bolt		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake pedal nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake release lever bolt		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake cable bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake cable nuts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Parking brake cable bracket bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
VSA	VSA modulator control unit brake line (10 mm)		15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
VSA	VSA modulator control unit brake line (12 mm)		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)

BRAKES SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Body

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Frame	Front subframe bolts*1	Use new bolts	103 N.m (10.5 kgf.m, 76 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe front bracket bolts		74 N.m (7.5 kgf.m, 54 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe rear bracket bolt	Use new bolt	117 N.m (11.9 kgf.m, 86 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe stiffener bolts	Use new bolts	59 N.m (6.0 kgf.m, 44 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox stiffener bolt/nut		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Steering gearbox stiffener bolt		38 N.m (3.9 kgf.m, 28 lbf.ft)
	Front subframe damper bolts		22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	Rear subframe bolts	Use new bolts	83 N.m (8.5 kgf.m, 61 lbf.ft)
1: Parts to be tightened in a particular order. 2: Follow the S/M procedures closely for torque, sequence, and special steps.

BODY SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Location	Item	Torque
A/C compressor	A/C compressor bracket bolts	45 N.m (4.6 kgf.m, 33 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor bolts	22 N.m (2.2 kgf.m, 16 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor center bolt	18 N.m (1.8 kgf.m, 13 lbf.ft)
	A/C compressor relief valve	13 N.m (1.3 kgf.m, 10 lbf.ft)
Receiver line	A/C pressure sensor	11 N.m (1.1 kgf.m, 8 lbf.ft)

HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Body Electrical

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Wipers/washers	Windshield wiper arm nut		29 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 21 lbf.ft)
Wipers/washers	Windshield wiper linkage nut		31 N.m (3.2 kgf.m, 23 lbf.ft)

BODY ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Driving Support

Location	Item	Remark	Torque
Adaptive cruise control (ACC)	Brake line 4-way joint brake line (10 mm)		15 N.m (1.5 kgf.m, 11 lbf.ft)
	Left front brake fluid pressure sensor	Use new O-ring	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 15 lbf.ft)
	Right front brake fluid pressure sensor	Use new O-ring	20 N.m (2.0 kgf.m, 15 lbf.ft)

DRIVING SUPPORT SPECIFICATIONS CHART

Torque Specifications - General: Other Acura MDX II facelift